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<p><b>Jr. Data Analyst</b>
</p><p>Gunnison is growing! Join our team!
</p><p>Gunnison is seeking energetic and dedicated team members with data analysis programming skills and interests that will provide support for our largest client for a massive data program - a Data Analyst's dream!
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Suitland, MD - close to DC, Arlington and Alexandria, VA, Metro next to location, free parking, telecommuting 1-3 days per week!
</p><p>This is an entry level position. New employees will be trained.</p><p><b>
Jr. Data Analyst</b></p><p><b>
Key responsibilities for this position include:</b></p><ul><li>Writing specifications in business language and/or pseudo-code</li><li>Extensive analysis of data and research for anomalies, exceptions and potential errors</li><li>Implementation of specifications via SAS, SQL, R, Python or other high level data languages</li><li>Testing and suggesting code improvements and optimizations</li><li>Statistical programming skills are required and would preferably include table merges, function applications, descriptive statistics analysis and data visualization</li></ul><p>This is a full-time, on-site position, with a government customer providing extensive data products to the U.S. public, state and local governments, and businesses. Excellent career potential and full benefits. Candidates should have good written and verbal communications skills, the ability to work with a strong team to self-organize, juggle tasks, and collaborate actively on solutions.</p><p><b>
Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Experience: </b>0 - 3+ years</li><li><b>
Education:</b> B.S. in Computer Science, mathematics, statistics, or similar discipline</li><li>Statistical programming experience</li><li><b>
Ability to pass a US Government Background investigation national agency check, Secret or TS not required. </b><i>Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer, including residing in the country for at least the past 3 years consecutively; must successfully complete a federal government clearance process.</i></li></ul><p><b>
Technical Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Basic statistical analysis with R, Python and/or SAS 9.x Certifications a plus</li><li>LINUX server file structure and shell scripting Korn, BASH, etc</li><li>SQL PL/SQL or Oracle</li><li>Subversion or other software configuration management tools</li><li>bug tracking and reporting tools</li></ul><p><b>
Other:</b></p><ul><li>Other program development skills such as Java, JavaScript or Python</li><li>Data visualization skills such as R-Shiny, SAS BI, D3.js, Python MatPlotLib or Seaborn</li><li>Basic knowledge of relational databases, in particular Oracle</li></ul><p><b>
Why Join Gunnison?</b></p><ul><li> Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. Quality is our top priority</li><li>Gunnison's employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer</li><li>Gunnison is a family-oriented business. As a small firm, there is a great sense of camaraderie and employees are treated like family. This is an atmosphere we fully intend to maintain, even as we continue to grow</li><li>Gunnison's revenues have grown steadily since the firm's founding in 1994. Our growth rate over the past decade is 19% per year</li><li>Our employee resources, financial resources, and client base are all expanding. Just as important, we have solid partnerships with several other firms, providing specialized niche expertise to fulfill unique customer needs. The vast majority of our work is from repeat customers</li></ul><p><b>
Employee Benefits</b> Gunnison's employee benefits meet or beat other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We invite comparison. Click here for details</p><ul><li> Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer</li><li>Must be eligible for employment in the United States</li><li>We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time</li></ul></body>
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